Somewhere in the Bengal countryside is a village with a link to the House of Lords in the UK. Catch the riveting story of Lord Sinha, and the tragedy and scandal that tainted his not-so-noble descendants
If you’re ever in Cooch Behar, don’t just limit your visit to the palace museum. Also head to Gosanimari village nearby where a 15th-century fort still bears the marks of a battle between a sultan and a king, sparked by a saga of adultery, treachery and revenge.
Bengal’s much-loved detective, Feluda, was the creation of legendary filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray. Fifty-five years after he made his debut, find out how Ray’s Sherlock Holmes has managed to stay relevant
A scenic lake, an overgrown palace and a king who is king for just two days in the year. History is still playing out in Rajnagar, a town that was once a crucial border kingdom in Bengal